
Gun Industry Trends in 2026: What to Expect
We take a look at some of the new products from SHOT Show and the months surrounding it to check out the current industry trends.

We take a look at some of the new products from SHOT Show and the months surrounding it to check out the current industry trends.

Looking for a value-packed LPVO? Variable 1-10x magnification, an FFP reticle, and motion-activated illumination make a very compelling case.
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Easy step-by-step guide to polishing the correct trigger surfaces of the Glock 25 Cent Trigger Job with polishing compound and either hand or Dremel tools.
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When does an AR-15 stop being an AR-15? I shot the BCA Bolt-Action Upper Receiver, and the this odd rifle might just win you over.

Suppressors are great; hot gas and scalding oil in your face are not. The latest charging handle from Breek Arms aims to fix that.
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Find the best AR-15 scopes & optics for your budget and use. From red dots to magnifiers, prisms, holographic, and scopes.

Yes, you can still buy an external-framed pack, and Eberlestock’s Mission product family has all the accessories you need.
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We put the Smith & Wesson CSX E through 500 rounds of range testing to see if this is the micro 1911 the market’s been waiting for.
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What's the difference in Glock Generations 1-5? We explore each of these generations and get to the bottom of what sets them apart.

We take a look at the Sig Romeo8T-AMR and Juliet3T-AMR magnifier combo to see if Sig's new AMR technology lives up to the hype.